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Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
Just wondering how many of you have dialogues with yourselves either out loud or in your head. Are we constantly thinking? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on January 16, 2006, at 17:53:22
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
Sure. But I like to be surrounded by dogs so I can pretend I'm talking to them. :)
Posted by TexasChic on January 16, 2006, at 18:35:21
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself? » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on January 16, 2006, at 17:53:22
I haven't always, but I've realized I started doing it in the last few years. I seem to do it alot while shopping. I've caught people looking at me.
-T
Posted by alexandra_k on January 16, 2006, at 19:24:36
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
> Just wondering how many of you have dialogues with yourselves either out loud or in your head.
Yep. Quite a lot. I argue with myself too :-)
> Are we constantly thinking?
If by thinking you mean 'cognition' (which includes perceptions and mental pictures as well) then we are thinking unless we are unconscious (in a dreamless sleep).
But even then... There is unconscious 'cognition' (mental processing) going on...
Posted by wildcard on January 16, 2006, at 20:36:34
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
I catch myself doing that often..lol especially when I'm pissed off I'll realize I'm ranting or if I've done something pretty dumb which is a LOT! ;-)
Posted by sleepygirl on January 16, 2006, at 20:56:51
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
I used to dialogue with my fake friend in my head (no one in particular just some part of me I guess) It used to be almost CONSTANT, about EVERYTHING, it was REALLY annoying, but thanks to therapy not so much anymore :-)
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 21:15:27
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself? » Phillipa, posted by sleepygirl on January 16, 2006, at 20:56:51
Do you do it in the shower more or when blow drying your hair? I have so many things going on I'm tired by the time I'm done. Ready to go back to bed. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Tabitha on January 16, 2006, at 23:53:28
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself? » Phillipa, posted by sleepygirl on January 16, 2006, at 20:56:51
I used to have fake dialogues with an imaginary psychiatrist. I did this as a child, for years! It's pretty funny looking back. Some kids have an imaginary friend, I had an imaginary psychiatrist.
Posted by sleepygirl on January 17, 2006, at 0:11:36
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself? » sleepygirl, posted by Tabitha on January 16, 2006, at 23:53:28
yeah...mine was sort of like a counselor, like a wish for someone I could talk to, who would listen to me, and care about me
gosh...that sounds so sad doesn't it?
I guess we sometimes have to create what we don't have. It was "company" anyway.
Posted by Tabitha on January 17, 2006, at 0:20:44
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself? » Tabitha, posted by sleepygirl on January 17, 2006, at 0:11:36
> yeah...mine was sort of like a counselor, like a wish for someone I could talk to, who would listen to me, and care about me
>Yes, that's exactly what it was! He understood me so well. And I sounded so interesting when I talked to him.
> gosh...that sounds so sad doesn't it?
> I guess we sometimes have to create what we don't have. It was "company" anyway.Yup, it's sad. But it also strikes me funny somehow. What a geeky kid I was. But now I know I wasn't the only kid on earth with an imaginary therapist. Thanks, sleepygirl!
Posted by James K on January 17, 2006, at 1:26:59
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
I have a song or a snippet of a song going in my head all the time. Literally all the time. The only time it stops is when I'm actively listening to music. I'm a huge record collector and radio listener so I know so many songs. I also have a voice going all the time. I think the song keeps the voice from arguing with itself.
The talking can work me up to violent feelings if I don't pay attention. Visuals are scarier though. Stopping drinking like now, can make it more noticable or intrusive. I wonder why I've never mentioned this to pdoc or therapist?
I also talk out loud when I'm working, or sing, but that feels more normal. One time I was singing to myself quietly at the store, and we were expecting a visit from the district manager. My friend/supervisor thought I was talking to myself and she was scared I was having an angry day. And I had to reassure her. This is funnier than it sounds.
James K
Posted by TexasChic on January 17, 2006, at 18:31:52
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by James K on January 17, 2006, at 1:26:59
> I have a song or a snippet of a song going in my head all the time. Literally all the time.
I have this problem too. I think its an OCD thing. Some people repeat numbers, we repeat snippets of songs. Glad to know I'm not the only one.
I also have the 'imaginary friend' I talk to, but I always imagine her as a particular old friend from high school that I haven't talked to in years. I mainly do it while I'm driving. Its like I'm explaining where I'm driving, what I'm going to do, ect. I've alway felt a little crazy about it. I always think I'll have to tell her about it next time I see her. She knows I'm crazy already, so that's okay.
-T
Posted by gee on January 17, 2006, at 19:06:45
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by TexasChic on January 17, 2006, at 18:31:52
I've just kinda of always had a voice in my head that talks to me, or I talk to it. But I do talk to myself outloud quite a bit. I use to find myself doing it all the time when I was doing math or chem. Now I do it while I'm reading text books to keep myself awake
Posted by Phillipa on January 17, 2006, at 21:44:05
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by gee on January 17, 2006, at 19:06:45
Thank you all. So I'm not the only one. Guess I don't need a pdoc any more!!! Ya hoo I'm not crazy or are all of us?????Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart on January 17, 2006, at 23:28:26
In reply to Re: How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by gee on January 17, 2006, at 19:06:45
:matt, where in the hell are keys, god why are you so disorganized?
....well lets look here...nope.....
What? why did I come in this room, i already checked.
well are you airheaded that you put them in refrigitator? breath..
'puts hands on face and goes up to hair' God HELP ME!
ok...there they are, now why in the heck where they on the counter top the whole time, jesus im getting a CAT scan.
Thats just a sample.
Matt
Posted by ed_uk on January 18, 2006, at 16:06:43
In reply to How Many People Talk to Themself?, posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2006, at 17:48:23
PJ,
I talk to myself every day.
Ed xx
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